BH Gladius and Typhon Exact Same?

[leo84]

They are the exact same correct?

 

[elgarak]

As far as I know, they are both made by Insight in license from Blackhawk. They should be identical.

 

[leo84]

thanks, needed to doublecheck real quick have coupon i have to use tonight

 

[dano]

The Gladius is not, and has never has been made by Insight. Insight was licensed from Blackhawk to make a Gladius clone.

 

[elgarak]

The Gladius is not, and has never has been made by Insight. Insight was licensed from Blackhawk to make a Gladius clone.

Not true. From Ken J. Good himself: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2069515&postcount=9.

Pretty clear to me. Insight does and has always made the Gladius, after the light has been designed and developed by Blackhawk/Night-Ops. They're now allowed/licensed to sell the same light under their own brand name. But the production was always Insight.

 

[Manzerick]

Does one offer a price advantage?

 

[gorn]

Does one offer a price advantage?

Yes, the typhoon is cheaper, and yes they are exactly the same. I have one of each.

 

[Red Dragon]

This is the cheapest I have found so far: http://www.calssportingarmory.com/INSIGHT_H2X_TYPHOON_ILLUM_TAN_p/inth2x000ct.htm

$134.76+shipping

Has anyone found it cheaper?

 

[KEW]

I have 2 of each. I am sure it is luck of the draw but the Insight lights both have a better tint and the fit and finish was better with my Insight lights.